News for August 4
| GAS PRICES FALL ANOTHER 6 CENTS IN BAY STATE (posted by Public Affairs on August 4 @ 13:01 ) |
| There’s good news for Bay State motorists: gasoline prices in Massachusetts fell another six cents this week, providing more much-needed relief at the pump. AAA’s August 4 survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.899 per gallon, six cents less than last week and 19 cents lower than just three weeks ago. Massachusetts is currently one penny above the national average for regular unleaded of $3.889. A year ago at this time the average price in Massachusetts was $2.849. The range in prices in the latest AAA survey for unleaded regular is 72 cents, from a low of $3.619 to a high of $4.339. Diesel fell four cents to $4.77. AAA advises motorists to shop around for the best prices in their area, and to make sure they and their passengers buckle up — every time. Today’s local gas prices and their ranges are as follows: Regular Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $3.899 ($3.619-$4.339)/$4.069 ($3.899-$4.239) Midgrade Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.039 ($3.799-$4.559)/$4.249 ($3.999-4.409) Premium Unleaded - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.149 ($3.899-$4.659)/$4.329 ($4.099-$4.509) Diesel - Self Serve/Full Serve $4.779 ($4.579-$4.999)/$4.879 ($4.769-$4.999) AAA Fuel Saving Tip of the Week On vacation, choose a route that enables you to travel at constant speeds and bypass congested areas as much as possible. Unless you’re taking a scenic drive, avoid two-lane roads with lots of stop signs and traffic signals. Find the most up-to-date local gas prices with the AAA Fuel Finder by logging onto AAA.com and clicking on Gas Saving Tips & Tools. AAA members can also obtain a copy of the Gas Watcher’s Guide at their local AAA Southern New England office. |